SecureWorld News

AUGUST 8, 2022

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) released a joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) providing details on the top malware strains of 2021. The top malware strains in 2021 included remote access Trojans (RATs), banking Trojans, information stealers, and ransomware.

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The Verge

JANUARY 21, 2022

Ransomware — malware that prevents you from accessing your files unless you pay the hacker that infected your computer — has been an issue plaguing computer users and businesses for years. Starting with Windows 10 , Microsoft has added features to its built-in Windows Security software that can help keep your computer safe from ransomware.

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CIO Business Intelligence

MARCH 3, 2024

It said independent, in-depth risk assessments were essential to give senior leaders objective evidence of print security gaps across devices and document workflows and enable consensus on the actions needed to protect the enterprise. The administrator can also restrict duplication of documents containing keywords. Its title “Dude!

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Dataconomy

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Cybersecurity experts have identified a new threat targeting Windows gamers: the malicious Winos4.0 has rapidly evolved into a sophisticated malware platform with extensive control capabilities over infected systems. The file extracts a dynamic link library (DLL) file that enables the malware to integrate into the system.

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CIO Business Intelligence

MAY 12, 2022

Locking the front door doesn’t help if the windows and back doors are open. Secure the windows. Or a person may open a document using an unauthorized cloud-based PDF reader launched from the Play Store. This is why a comprehensive data-aware approach is imperative in a perimeter-less environment. Bar the exits.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 28, 2021

In January 2021, the FBI and other international law enforcement agencies worked together to take down one of the world's most notorious malware strains, Emotet. I personally use Microsoft Defender which is free, built into Windows 10, and updates automatically via Windows Update. How many credentials were harvested by Emotet?

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The Accidental Successful CIO

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Windows software can be a gateway for bad people to gain access to your company Image Credit: Alexander Popov. How much Microsoft windows software is being used at your company? There is a fundamental weakness in the architecture of the Windows platform, which seems to make it particularly vulnerable to malware.

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The Verge

JUNE 29, 2021

Microsoft’s big security push is complicated Microsoft has had six years to prepare for the launch of Windows 11, but the company is still struggling to explain its new hardware requirements. It’s an unusual surprise if you purchased a new PC for Windows 10, or perhaps you have a perfectly capable machine that’s even older.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 12, 2021

A couple months ago, a security flaw was discovered in Microsoft Windows Print Spooler service, known as PrintNightmare or CVE-2021-36958. The flaw allowed threat actors to escalate privilege to the systems level, creating the opportunity to install malware and create new accounts on Windows 10 machines.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 28, 2023

Structured telemetry and analytics cybersecurity firm Uptycs has discovered a new macOS malware stealer it is calling MacStealer. It joins three Windows-based malware families using Telegram in 2023, including Titan Stealer, Parallax RAT, and HookSpoofer, all of which exploit stealer command and control (C2). "

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SecureWorld News

JULY 16, 2021

Now you can add this one: nation-state cyber actors using the platform to distribute malware and conduct espionage operations. This group used various malicious tactics to identify its targets and infect their devices with malware to enable espionage.". Outsourcing malware development. Privacy violations?

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Galido

JULY 2, 2016

Cryptowall, the now-infamous encryption malware that locks files for ransom, has been updated. Known as Cryptowall 4, the ransomware infects Windows machines, encrypts files, and demands users cough up crypto-cash to unlock their documents. Crytowall encrypts your files and holds them ransom until you pay for a decryption key.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021

Whether it is ransomware, other types of malware, or any number of cyberattacks, threat actors keep inventing new techniques to cause disruption. In a blog post, Neel Mehta, Information Security lead for Google, explains how a hacker has managed to break certificate code parsing to invade email inboxes and infect users with malware.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 13, 2023

The new Beep malware is top of mind for organizations and individuals. We are continuing to observe an unyielding surge in the volume of cyberthreats, including advanced malware, botnets, ransomware, cryptojacking, and more," said Callie Guenther, Senior Manager of Cyber Threat Research at Critical Start, in a press release.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 21, 2022

The threat actors use social engineering to encourage individuals to download trojanized cryptocurrency applications on Windows or macOS operating systems. They use the apps to gain access to the victim's computer and install malware across the network environment, stealing private keys and exploiting other security gaps.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 26, 2022

They also say IceID malware was utilized for initial access by a variety of ransomware groups, including REvil, Conti, and XingLocker. Researchers discuss what happens next: "The ISO contained a DLL file (IcedID malware) and a LNK shortcut to execute it. When the user clicks on the LNK file, the IcedID DLL is executed.

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Dataconomy

DECEMBER 20, 2024

The cybersecurity firm documented an attack in October 2024 that targeted a Windows server hosting FortiClient EMS. Tools used in this campaign included malware for password recovery and network scanning, like Mimikatz and netscan.exe.

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Cloud Musings

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

The challenges and mistakes organizations make when tackling this important task include: Operational disconnects caused by ineffective internal communications; Resource contention when multiple, independently developed project plans compete; Incompatible technical documentation; and Inconsistent communications with vendors.

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The Verge

MAY 27, 2021

Microsoft was a kind of unofficial sidekick to Epic for the trial, providing executives to testify in court and abruptly lowering its Windows Store fees to put extra pressure on Apple. 8] Apple is still worried about malware downloads on the Mac. 5] The economics of the Xbox is kind of weird.

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Scott Lowe

AUGUST 27, 2021

Sentinel Labs outlines a major malware push that is bypassing Apple’s malware protections. Bozhidar Batsov shares the story of how he left macOS for Linux and ended up on Windows 10 with WSL. A bunch of home Wi-Fi routers are suspectible to attack; see this article for more details. Upgrading to Go 1.17 See here for why.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 16, 2021

Now you can add this one: nation-state cyber actors using the platform to distribute malware and conduct espionage operations. This group used various malicious tactics to identify its targets and infect their devices with malware to enable espionage.". Outsourcing malware development. Privacy violations?

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Galido

DECEMBER 28, 2018

In recent years, we have seen many high profile companies become victims of cyber attacks: Along with high profile cyber attacks are the even more frequent attacks on Windows users, and with the rise in Apple popularity, so come the more frequent attacks on Apple as well. Stop Malware Attacks and Online Identity Theft.

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Dataconomy

JUNE 22, 2023

This software suite is compatible with both Windows and macOS operating systems, and offers a spectrum of six different editions to cater to diverse user needs. It is equipped to restore an array of file types, encompassing documents, photographs, videos, and more. When would you need Stellar Data Recovery Technician?

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A Screw's Loose

APRIL 4, 2012

Before laptops and home computers became the rage people used to print all their documents out on the big dot matrix printers, which eventually became noisy daisy wheel printers until the advent of Laser Printers. How many of those people left their briefcase on a train or a plane for someone else to steal. link] Benjamin Robbins.

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Mobile Policies Enterprise Enterprise 68

Scott Lowe

AUGUST 27, 2021

Sentinel Labs outlines a major malware push that is bypassing Apple’s malware protections. Bozhidar Batsov shares the story of how he left macOS for Linux and ended up on Windows 10 with WSL. A bunch of home Wi-Fi routers are suspectible to attack; see this article for more details. Upgrading to Go 1.17 See here for why.

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A Screw's Loose

MARCH 13, 2012

We run anti-virus and anti-malware suites. You have the executive who emails a document to his home email address so they can work on it at night. Windows Phone. We have two goals in mind. To keep the nasties out while keeping our data in. What has that brought us to? Security makes sure we encrypt our laptops. Uncategorized.

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Linux Academy

APRIL 30, 2019

That viruses and malware are Windows problems is a misnomer that is often propagated through the Linux community and it’s an easy one to believe until you start noticing strange behavior on your system. Learn how to use the keyboard to work with your text documents, complete searches, replace text, and format them.

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GeekWire

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

.” Two decades later, that line from the Microsoft co-founder’s Trustworthy Computing memo would seem quaint if the reality weren’t so terrifying: ransomware, software supply chain attacks, privacy breaches, nation-state hacks, malware, worms, and adversarial machine learning are just a few of the looming threats.

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Galido

OCTOBER 4, 2018

Delete documents. Destroy papers and documents that you no longer use and that contain your personal or financial information such as credit or debit cards. Blocks ads, trackers, and malware. Do not use personal data such as your date of birth, telephone number or address as a key. Beware of email. Number of servers/countries.

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ForAllSecure

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

From her talk at SecTor 2022 , Paula Januszkiewicz, CEO of Cqure , returns to The Hacker Mind and explains how a lot of little configuration errors in common Windows tools and services can open the door to persistence on a system for bad actors and what sysadmins can do to mitigate these. Stealth malware. Special coding tricks?

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The Verge

APRIL 8, 2021

Last night, both sides filed a document called a “proposed findings of fact,” essentially laying out every factual claim they’ll rely on in their arguments. Epic compares the situation to Microsoft’s antitrust case in the ’90s: a legitimate monopoly over Windows, extended illegally to the secondary market in web browsers.

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Chief Seattle Greek Blog

OCTOBER 30, 2010

Yup, we give you a standard HP model with Windows XP, Office 2007 and Anti-Virus loaded on it. All of a sudden it’s “HELLO Mr. CIO” – the iPhone explodes on the scene, then it’s the iPad, and soon it will be the Windows Phone 7 and Android phones and the RIM Playbook and the Samsung Galaxy. Cyberterrorists and Malware.

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CIO Business Intelligence

DECEMBER 24, 2024

million computers running Windows to crash to the blue screen of death , then go into a repeating boot loop. Windows machines in endless boot loops are pretty much useless, beyond serving as door stops or paperweights. Friendly fire In February, Chinese PC maker Acemagic acknowledged shipping machines with malware installed on them.

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Dataconomy

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Need a document summary in PowerPoint? Unique to the Android app, this feature leverages Copilot’s intelligence to analyze your calendar, emails, chats, documents, meetings, and contacts. General assistant Tap the microphone icon or type your question in the chat window. No problem. Copilot’s got you covered.

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A Screw's Loose

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

Your fingers dance across the screen making music as the latest document that you need pops up in an app that is a joy to use. Windows Phone. Instead, you whip out that smartphone or tablet and it’s already on. Sometimes you slip the device under the table and play a quick round of Angry Birds just because you can. Enterprise Mobility.

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The Verge

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

My picture was a bit washed out with the light from my window. Of course, that doesn’t mean it delivers a great picture — my picture was a bit washed out with the light from my window, and there was still noticeable noise. The separate IR sensor means Windows Hello facial recognition works even when the shutter is closed.

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A Screw's Loose

MAY 9, 2012

A requirement may be that you want to share documents as well as edit them. The AUP isn’t just a document that says what not to do, but also lets you know what you should do. Windows Phone. The next step is to figure out your use cases. Lets be clear that use cases are very different from requirements. Enterprise Mobility.

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